Company overview:
A leading Australian financial institution offering a full suite of personal, business, and specialist banking services. Known for its customer-centric approach, it operates a network of branches and digital platforms to serve individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients nationwide. The organisation combines traditional relationship banking with innovative digital solutions, focusing on transparency, local engagement, and tailored financial products. It maintains a strong commitment to supporting communities, fostering financial wellbeing, and delivering sustainable growth for stakeholders through prudent risk management and strategic investments.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain control testing methodology and assurance practices for Line 1 Risk, tailored to the organisation's operating environment and aligned with the Group's Assurance Standard.
* Design and implement a Group-wide control assurance plan.
* Lead and manage controls testing across the organisation's control universe, assessing control documentation, design and operating effectiveness, and the validity of control self-assessment outcomes.
* Provide progress and outcome reports from assurance activities to Executive and Divisional Committees.
* Lead a team of assurance professionals, fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture.
* Identify and implement automation and integration opportunities to improve assurance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders on control effectiveness and improvement areas.
What you'll need to succeed:
* 5–7 years' experience in the banking sector, with a background in Risk, Assurance, or Internal Audit
* Proven expertise in control self-assessment frameworks, with strong exposure to automation tools and process optimisation (this is essential)
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
* Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide high-performing teams